Rhode Island (D+11) is a fairly conservative state for being as dominated by the Democratic Party as it is. It is also the most Catholic state in the union, with over 60%. It is 80% White and 10% Hispanic.

Status, May 23, 2016:
Veteran and lawyer Jack Reed (b.1949) served three terms in the House before he was elected to the Senate in 1996. He took 71% in 2014, and is often mentioned as a potential Secretary of State or Defense.

Status, Sept 18, 2016:
The district (D+15) covers the eastern parts of the state, including most of Providence. It is 76% White and 12% Hispanic. Lawyer, State Representative and Providence Mayor David Cicilline (b.1961) was first elected in 2010 and took 59% in 2014. The GOP is running activist Russ Taub.

Status, Sept 18, 2016:
The district (D+8) covers the western parts of the state, including Warwick and parts of Providence. It is 84% White and 9% Hispanic. State Representative and SoS Jim Langevin (b.1964) was first elected in 2000 and took 62% in 2014 against home renovation contractor Rhue Reis, who is running again for the GOP.